Dual-accessible and simultaneously usable kitchen for recreational vehicles

ABSTRACT

The present invention comprises a novel kitchen designed for recreational vehicles. The kitchen area is adjacent to an exterior wall while having dual-accessible openings. This allows for an opening in the exterior wall from the exterior of the trailer to allow portions of the kitchen to be accessible from the interior and exterior of the trailer. While the compartments are stationary, the heights of the compartment varies from the interior and exterior of the trailer. For individuals accessing the compartments from the interior of the trailer, it is at approximately knee-level. For individuals accessing the compartments from the exterior of the trailer, it is at approximately arm-level. An important aspect of the dual-accessible kitchen is the fact that the compartments can be accessed from both sides simultaneously. Simultaneously meaning that at the same time, both panels can be accessed. The exterior panel is designed to block out and seal any dust or elements from the compartment, as it is still an interior compartment that is accessible from the exterior. The kitchen also contains an embodiment where the hinged panel is used as a backsplash when folded upwards. The dual-access compartments can also house appliances that can be accessed from both the interior and exterior of the recreational vehicle. The information provided and listed above solely provides embodiments and does not limit the extent of this novelty.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims priority from U.S. provisional patentapplication No. 63/348,912 filed on Jun. 3, 2022. The entire disclosureof the prior application is considered to be part of the disclosure ofthe accompanying application and is hereby incorporated by reference.

FIELD OF INVENTION

The present invention relates to the recreational vehicle industry. Morespecifically, the present invention relates to kitchens for recreationalvehicles.

BACKGROUND

Adventure camping using an enclosed vehicle to sleep in and store thegoods of the individual has been heavily present in the past 50 years.The way in which people camp has been unchanged and non-innovative for along period of time. There have been occasional trials in which acollapsible camper, mostly fabric, will make its way into the industryand succeed, but never a hard-sided variant.

There are many drawbacks to owning a large motorhome, whether it be aClass C, Fifth-wheel, or even a travel trailer. The first of thosedrawbacks being size and efficiency. While being towed, large motorhomesare aerodynamically inefficient in both stability and fuel. The larger atowable is, the more unstable it is on the road at higher speeds.Moreover, the greater the surface area that air comes in contact with,the harder the towing vehicle has to work to tow; thus creating the fuelinefficiency.

Another drawback to owning a larger vehicle is the storability. Whilemost homes come equipped with a garage, a very small percentage areequipped with RV parking. This creates the tedious task of findingstorage for the vehicle. Storing the vehicle at a facility causessusceptibility to numerous problems. The first being price, storing anRV is very expensive, being upwards of $300/month. The second problem isthe weathering of an expensive vehicle parked outside. Another problemwith storing an RV in a storage facility is the distance that storage isfrom home. Loading up and preparing for a trip is much more difficultwhen the vehicle is far away.

The inefficiencies of a larger motorhome carry on in aspects such asmaneuverability, flexibility, maintenance, and cost to own. Smalleroverland RVs are easier to maneuver than larger motorhomes, especiallyin tight spaces such as campsites and parking lots. A smaller overlandRV can go places that a larger motorhome cannot, such as narrow roadsand winding mountain trails. This provides more flexibility in terms oftravel destinations. Smaller RVs require less maintenance than largermotorhomes, as they have fewer moving parts and systems. This can saveyou both time and money in the long run. Smaller overland RVs aregenerally less expensive to purchase than larger motorhomes, and theyalso have lower ongoing costs such as insurance and registration fees.This makes them a more affordable option for those looking to travel ona budget.

While a smaller vehicle reduces the problems from a larger motorhome, alot is compromised in the meantime. The capacity that a larger vehiclehas is far superior. Meaning that the number of people that the vehiclecan sleep will significantly decrease with a smaller RV. And even with asmaller unit, the vehicle almost always will never fit in a garage,meaning that the issues are not solved.

This, then, created the market for a collapsible, garageable, traveltrailer that can be expanded upon arrival to the destination. Theproblem with the current options of collapsible trailers is that most ofthem do not have solid walls or they do not offer accessibility whilecollapsed. Therefore a need for a solid-sided, collapsible, storable,efficient, and large unit was created in the market.

Hard-sided trailers are much superior to the soft-sided versions becausethey serve better in various situations. A hard-sided trailer fairsbetter in terms of intercepted lighting and see-through fabric material.The hard-sided wall also provides additional protection againstweathers, elements, and wildlife. Having a hard-sided contraption alsoaids in the increased durability of the trailer.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The novel invention fills the gaps that the previously mentioned designsdon't. It is a travel trailer that can be collapsed in order to clearclearance for an average-sized garage. This solves the issues presentedwith an uncollapsed travel trailer. The trailer now has the ability tobe stored in a garage. The trailer now also solves the inefficiencies ofsize and aerodynamics discussed earlier as well. At full height, thetrailer meets and often exceeds the height standards of the market. Thetrailer maintains all the desirable characteristics in traditionaltravel trailers. It is made up of a solid shell structure, negating theargument of weak collapsibility. In terms of its mechanism, the roof israised vertically using electronically operated actuators, instead oftraditional hydraulics. While the roof is raised linearly, the wallsautomatically lift with the roof, leaving no need for manual labor. Thetrailer operates like a packaged box; unfolding the sides outwardly froma parted, inward position. The front and back walls also fold out froman inward position after resting on the side walls. There are noveltiesin the designs in the doors utilized in the trailer. The trailer alsocarries the theme of dual-access storage throughout. Many utilities andstorage compartments are accessible from both inside and outside thetrailer. The increased accessibility of the trailer in its collapsedformat adds to the convenience of stocking for a camping trip whileremaining collapsed and stored in the garage.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Some embodiments of the present invention are illustrated as an exampleand are not limited by the figures of the accompanying drawings, inwhich like references may indicate similar elements and in which:

FIG. 1 depicts an example of the trailer in its collapsed form withlittle to no details from a front-left perspective. The figure is aimedat highlighting the basic structure and design of the trailer in itscollapsed form.

FIG. 2 depicts an example of the trailer in its collapsed form withlittle to no details from a rear-right perspective. This figure is aimedat highlighting the trailer in its collapsed form from the rearperspective.

FIG. 3A depicts an example of the trailer with the lifting mechanism atits halfway point of its operation. The purpose of this figure is toportray the lifting mechanism in action and give a sense of perspectiveto its operation.

FIG. 3B depicts an example of the trailer with the lifting mechanism atits halfway point of its operation. The purpose of this figure is toportray a side angle of the prior figure and to give a sense ofperspective to the operation of the lifting mechanism.

FIG. 4 depicts an example of the trailer in its uncollapsed form withlittle to no details from a front-right perspective. This figureemphasizes the trailer in its uncollapsed form and also shows acharacteristic of the novel door that allows it to open only its bottomhalf, a useful feature for collapsibility.

FIG. 5 depicts an example of the trailer in its uncollapsed form withlittle to no details from a front-left perspective. This figure is aimedat highlighting the uncollapsed nature of the trailer and alsohighlights the slide-out exterior kitchen.

FIG. 6 depicts an example of the trailer in its uncollapsed form withsome of the details in the body from a rear-left view. This image isaimed at showing the trailer in more of its complicated nature andcloser to its end look.

FIG. 7 shows an example of the trailer in its collapsed form with somebut not all of its details from a rear-right view. This figure isdirected to highlight the trailer in its collapsed form with keyfeatures. Key amenities such as the closet and bar area are highlightedin the figure to show full accessibility while the trailer is collapsed.

FIG. 8 portrays an example of the actuator used to raise the roof. Thepurpose of this figure is to show the actuator without any obstruction.The figure shows the actuator in its extended position as it would lookinside its housing in the trailer's uncollapsed form.

FIG. 9A illustrates an example of the trailer in its uncollapsed formfrom the front-left view with panel 60 removed for clarity. This figureshows the actuator sitting in its actuator housing with a panel removedto show what the actuator would look like in its expanded form inside ofthe trailer actuator housing.

FIG. 9B shows an example of the lifting mechanism extruded from thecorner pieces of the trailer. The purpose of this figure is to portraythe actuator's positioning and orientation. This highlights the noveluse of the actuator upside down.

FIG. 9C illustrates an example of the lifting mechanism from atelescoped point of view with the internals of the lifting mechanismbeing exposed. The purpose of this figure is to depict the function andmovement of the actuator in its novel orientation and to show theextended part of the actuator seated in the bottom half of the trailer.

FIG. 10 illustrates an example of the lifting mechanism from atelescoped point of view. This figure illustrates the upper half of theactuator housing from an interior point of view to show the structureand extrusions in which the actuator occupies space in the trailer'sinterior.

FIG. 11 shows the outdoor kitchen from an exterior point of view. Thepurpose of this figure is to show the outdoor kitchen and its figurewhile it is pulled out of the trailer.

FIG. 12A portrays an example of the dual-access kitchen from theexterior side. This figure shows the dual-access kitchen, its shelves,and its height with respect to the interior shelves and the exteriorarm-level.

FIG. 12B portrays an example of the dual-access kitchen from theinterior side. This figure shows the dual-access kitchen and itselements from the interior of the trailer, showing the lower levelshelves designed to be at the right level with the exterior kitchen.

FIG. 13 shows an example of the closet in an exploded point of view fromthe exterior. This figure shows the closet in its pulled out form,showing its components and their placement with regards to the interiorof the trailer.

FIG. 14 shows an example of the rear of the trailer with the bottomdrawer pulled out. This figure shows the drawer pulled out, showing theplacement of the drawer in the rear and its depth from the rear.

FIG. 15 shows an example of the dual-access bar area of the trailer.This figure shows the elements of the bar and the different drawers andtabletops that are a part of the bar area.

FIG. 16A shows an example of the bathroom in a holistic point of view.This figure is aimed to show the bathroom in an unobstructed view tohighlight the size and general features of the bathroom.

FIG. 16B shows an example of the bathroom with its upper walls in itsunfolded position. The purpose of this figure is to show the bathroomwith the rest of the trailer surrounding to proportionate the bathroom.The walls are also in the full uncollapsed position.

FIG. 16C shows an example of the bathroom with its upper walls in themiddle position between folded and unfolded. The purpose of this figureis to show the walls in the middle position between uncollapsed andcollapsed forms.

FIG. 16D shows an example of the bathroom with its upper walls in thefolded position and ready to collapse. The purpose of this figure is toshow the walls in a flat position showing the walls in theirready-to-fold position.

FIG. 17A portrays an embodiment of the bathroom. The purpose of thisfigure is to show the different layout of an embodiment of the bathroomand to show its components.

FIG. 17B portrays the second embodiment of the bathroom while it is inthe process of collapsing down to storage. The figure shows the walls asthey fold upwards and the door as it is swivels into its storageposition.

FIG. 18A portrays the interior of the bathroom with the intent to showthe shower mechanism. The figure shows a track that spans from the endof the bottom panel to the end of the top panel.

FIG. 18B portrays the interior of the bathroom with the intent to showanother embodiment of the shower mechanism. The purpose of the figure isto highlight the different components for the novelty.

FIG. 18C portrays the interior of the bathroom with the intent to showanother embodiment of the shower mechanism. The purpose of the figure isto highlight the different components for the novelty.

FIG. 19 shows an example of the floor plan from a birds-eye view. Thepurpose of this figure is to show the trailer's floor plan and generalofferings in one picture.

FIG. 20 shows an example of the bunk beds in the sleep configurationfrom an interior point of view. The purpose of this figure is to showthe bunk beds in an unobstructed view while the trailer is in itsuncollapsed form.

FIG. 21 shows an example of the bottom bunk in its expandedconfiguration from an exterior point of view with some interferingcomponents removed for clarity. The purpose of this figure is to showthe second half of the bottom bunk in its expanded form. However, theinterfering object, the front cabinet of the trailer, is removed forclarity.

FIG. 22 shows an example of the bunk beds in the work configuration froman interior point of view. The purpose of this figure is to illustratethe multifunctional aspect of the bunk beds to show the desktopconfiguration of the bunk area.

FIG. 23 shows an example of the bathroom storage compartments in anexploded point of view. The purpose of this figure is to show the threecompartments that are shared with the side of the closet that are foundin the adjacent wall to the bathroom.

FIG. 24 depicts an example of the trailer in a cross-section portrayingthe interior and its features. This figure is aimed at providing aholistic perspective of the interior with most of the interiorcomplications.

FIG. 25 depicts an illustration of the suspension used and its features.The purpose of this figure is to highlight the aspects of an airsuspension that is off-road capable simultaneously.

FIG. 26A depicts an illustration of the tongue and its features in itsdriving position. This figure is aimed to show the different versions ofthe tongue frame and the mechanism in which the different versions arereached.

FIG. 26B depicts an illustration of the tongue and its features in itsstorage position. The figure is aimed to show the storage version of thetongue frame where the frame is pulled back for maximum length clearanceto ensure garageability.

FIG. 27A depicts the novel overhead compartments. The purpose of thisfigure is to show their technology and design.

FIG. 27B depicts the novel overhead compartments while the walls are inthe process of folding. The purpose of this figure is to show thetechnology of the compartment's versatile orientation, staying uprightat all times.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particularembodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. Asused herein, the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of oneor more of the associated items. As used herein, the singular forms “a,”“an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well as thesingular forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It willbe further understood that the term “comprises” and/or “comprising,”when used in this specification, specify the presence of state features,steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude thepresence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations,elements, components, and/or groups thereof.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientificterms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by onehaving ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. Itwill be further understood that terms, such as those defined in commonlyused dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that isconsistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and thepresent disclosure and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overlyformal sense unless otherwise expressed herein.

New concepts and themes for collapsible trailers, components, andmethods for collapsing travel trailers are discussed herein. In thefollowing description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specificdetails are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding ofthe present invention. It will be evident, however, to one skilled inthe art that the present invention may be practiced without thesespecific details. The terms hard-sided, solid-walls, solid-sided, etc.are interchangeable throughout the text.

The words that will be used in the following paragraphs that requiredefining are “collapsible,” “hard-sided,” “accessible,” and the terms“storable” or “garageable.” The term collapsible refers to the abilityof the trailer to be folded in a manner that makes it more convenient.The term hard-sided refers to the make-up of the structure, beingcompletely rigid. The term accessible refers to the multi-access pointsin which a compartment/panel/etc can be used from. Furthermore, thisterm accessible means that storage compartments/panels/etc of therecreational vehicle can be accessible from outside when therecreational vehicle is collapsed in its retracted position andaccessible from both inside and outside when the recreational vehicle isfully extended. The term garageable refers the feasibility in which thetrailer can be stored and kept due to the collapsibility in size.Moreover, this term garageable means that said recreational vehicle canbe stored inside a home garage when collapsed in its retracted position.Finally, the following terms and their various forms are interchangeablewith each other: collapse and retract, uncollapse and extend, garageableand storable.

Garageability can be a major selling point in the collapsible trailerindustry. The ability for a travel trailer to be kept in the garageproves beneficial for a plethora of reasons. First of all, convenience.With a garageable travel trailer, you have the convenience of being ableto store it at home. This eliminates the need to rent a storage space,which can save you time and money. You can easily access your trailerwhenever you need it, without having to drive to a remote location.Second, the easy-access of the trailer. With your travel trailer storedin your garage, you have easy access to it whenever you need it. Youdon't have to worry about making arrangements to pick up your trailerfrom a remote storage facility.

Thirdly, security; storing your travel trailer in your garage providesan added layer of security, protecting it from theft and vandalism. Youcan install locks and security cameras to further increase the securityof your trailer. Additionally, the ability for the trailer to be storedindoors in a garage helps protect it from the elements, preventingdamage from sun exposure, wind, rain, and other environmental factors.This can help prolong the life of your trailer and reduce the need forrepairs. Garaging your trailer also increases privacy. Storing yourtrailer at home ensures your privacy. Unlike when renting a storagespace where other people have access to your trailer, storing it in yourgarage provides added privacy and security. Lastly, garageability helpsincrease a trailer's lifespan. It protects it from wear and tear,reduces the need for repairs or replacements, and helps maintain itsvalue over time. This can save you money in the long run and ensure thatyou get the most out of your investment.

Due to the collapsible nature of the trailer, many advantages aregained. In the area of stocking and destocking, the trailer may remaininside the garage. This means that the owner may gain the advantage ofstocking and destocking in an air conditioned or heated atmosphere,depending on the outdoor weather conditions. Another advantage gainedfrom the collapsibility during the stocking and destocking phases of thetrip, is that the trailer may remain hidden inside the garage for adiscreet departure from home. Another advantage of the collapsibility isthe increased aerodynamics and stability. Due to less wind resistance,there is an increase in aerodynamics and a decrease in drag. This thendecreases the consumption of energy due to less effort needed from thetowing car to move the trailer. It also creates stability in driving dueto less lateral movement from wind or any external forces. It alsoincreases safety for cars behind, due to a cleared visual field.

Another important element of the trailer is that it is hard-sided. Mostexamples of collapsible trailers in the industry fail due to a fabric orsynthetic material used instead of a rigid composite. Due to the rigidmaterial, the trailer is protected against many elements. In hot or coldweather, the trailer is protected and isolated from any externalenvironments. It also fairs best in rain, snow, or dust storms due tothe protection against the elements. In addition to protection from theelements, the hard-sided nature of the trailer increases sound and lightinsulation. The fabric or synthetic counterparts decrease saidinsulation due to less sound insulation and light protection because ofa thin border of walls. The hard-sided walls also create a level ofprivacy that the soft-sided counterparts cannot match.

Specifically, hard-sided trailers are superior to fabric examples due totheir durability, insulation, security, maintenance, and resale value.Hard-sided travel trailers are made of sturdy materials such as aluminumor fiberglass, which provide more protection against weather and wearand tear than fabric trailers. Hard-sided trailers offer betterinsulation than fabric trailers, which can help keep the interiortemperature comfortable in both hot and cold weather. Hard-sidedtrailers are more secure than fabric trailers, as they have lockabledoors and windows, making it more difficult for intruders to enter.Hard-sided trailers require less maintenance than fabric trailers, asthey are less susceptible to rips, tears, and other damage. This cansave you time and money in the long run. Lastly, Hard-sided trailersgenerally have a higher resale value than fabric trailers, as they tendto hold up better over time. This can be beneficial if you decide tosell your trailer in the future.

The third characteristic of the trailer that differentiates it fromothers is the accessibility it creates. Throughout the trailer, thereare many components that are designed to be used from both inside andoutside of the trailer or designed to increase the convenience ofstocking and destocking the trailer. The novel accessibility factorbuilds off of the collapsibility of the trailer due to the fact that thetrailer's accessibility is unphased when the trailer is collapsed oruncollapsed. Before the beginning of a trip, the trailer may remaincollapsed and the supplies needed for the trip may be stocked and putinto the trailer from the exterior and can be later accessed from theinterior of the trailer upon arrival at the destination.

The last and equally important characteristic of the trailer is thestorability aspect of the trailer. The trailer, due to its compactnature during its collapsed version, creates an unmatched storability.Due to its collapsed capability and a foldable tongue, the trailer isstorable in an average sized garage. Due to the avoidance of weatheringand elements, the indoor storage increases the lifespan of the trailer.The feature of remaining inside the house is that it acts as a survivalunit, remaining close to home and ready for departure in the event of anemergency evacuation. Due to the in-home feature of the trailer, thetrailer acts as an extension of storage to the home, keeping all campingand outdoor necessities accessible for home-use while remaining readyfor departure.

Throughout all current examples in the market, none possess thecombination and cohesive nature that our novel invention does. Theunmatched chemistry of collapsibility, rigidity, accessibility, andstorability creates a machine that does not falter in any usage neededfor survival, recreation, or luxury.

The present disclosure is to be considered as an exemplification of theinvention, and is not intended to limit the invention to the specificembodiments illustrated by the figures or description below.

Prior art recreational vehicles are capable of storing many differentitems within the recreational vehicle. This includes food, drinks,condiments, clothing, toiletries, and so much more. Additionally, priorart recreational vehicles have many appliances that also are availablewithin the recreational vehicle. This includes televisions,refrigerators, stove tops, microwaves, and so much more. After all, itis the object of a recreational vehicle to fit much of the conveniencesof home within the recreational vehicle to make the recreational vehiclea “home away from home.” The problem is that upon arriving at acampsite, an individual who is outside of the recreational vehicle anddesires an item that is within the recreational vehicle, must enter therecreational vehicle to fetch the desired item. This may have to berepeated multiple times. As an example, say an individual who is cookingoutside needs a spice, condiment, or a utensil that is within therecreational vehicle. The individual must enter the recreationalvehicle, collect the items, and then return back to their outdoorkitchen. The problem also arises in the reverse when an item has beenremoved from the recreational vehicle, so as to be used outdoors, but isneeded again within the recreational vehicle. This problem isparticularly noticeable in regard to items and appliances in the kitchenas the kitchen is the most active space in the recreational vehicle. Toreduce the number of active individuals within a recreational vehicle'skitchen space, the current disclosure presents a recreational vehiclethat include an outdoor kitchen that may be pulled out from therecreational vehicle and used concurrently with the recreationalvehicle's indoor kitchen. Furthermore, in the current disclosure itemssuch as condiments, utensils, spices, and such as well as appliances aresharable between the two kitchens.

The novel recreational vehicle of the present disclosure incorporates adesign whereby storage compartments and appliances found within therecreational vehicle may also be accessible to individuals from a pointoutside of the recreational vehicle. In this disclosure the term“Dual-Accessible” will be used to describe this feature of the novelrecreational vehicle. Moreover, panels that are used to provide atemporary wall for a dual-accessible space may also be used for otherpurposes such as for example, as a countertop, a shade, or a backsplashamong other usages. Moreover, embedded within a panel, elements may befound that may provide further benefit to the users of the novelrecreational vehicle. For example, the panel may contain USB ports,wireless charging stations, wired charging stations, and an electricalstove surface for cooking on the panel when the panel is in itshorizontal position. To provide a proper level of security, the panelcan be locked from the inside and/or outside. The locking mechanism maycomprise combination locks, key locks, biometric locks, and such. Thisis best demonstrated by using the kitchen as an example, but this sameconcept may be applied to other spaces as well.

In a prior art recreational vehicle, the interior kitchen is adjacent tothe exterior wall of the recreational vehicle. Within the kitchen may befound many storage compartments and appliances. However, the storagecompartments and appliances are only accessible to an individual withinthe prior art recreational vehicle. The novel recreational vehicleallows at least a subset of the storage compartments or appliances to bedual-accessible by creating an opening on the recreational vehicle'sexterior wall that provides exterior access to the storage compartmentsor appliances. The dual-accessible kitchen allows items, compartments orappliances to be used from both inside and outside recreational vehiclesimultaneously at the same time while occupying the same space. Thoseitems, compartments or appliances are usable from different groundlevels, at least one ground level interiorly inside the recreationalvehicle and at least another ground level exteriorly outside therecreational vehicle. This can happen at one height interiorly and at adifferent height exteriorly. As the floor within a recreational vehicleis higher than the ground about the recreational vehicle, storagecompartments or appliances that are to be dual-accessible are generallyfound relatively nearer to the floor of the recreational vehicle. Thiswould mean that an individual outside of the recreational vehicle couldstill access the same storage compartments or appliances from areasonable height from the ground. Storage compartments may containcondiments, spices, utensils, or other such items. For example, acondiment, such as ketchup, that is stored in a dual-accessiblecompartment may be accessed at one height within the recreationalvehicle and at another height outside of the recreational vehicle withthe point being that the ketchup is accessible both from inside andoutside the recreational vehicle simultaneously. Likewise, in anotherexample, an appliance such as a microwave, that is stored in adual-accessible compartment may be accessed at one height within therecreational vehicle and at another height outside of the recreationalvehicle with the point being that the microwave is accessible both frominside and outside the recreational vehicle simultaneously. Any panelthat is used to cover the opening on the recreational vehicle's exteriorwall may be used for other purposes such as for example, as acountertop, a shade, or a backsplash among other usages. When taking thecountertop as an example, as an exterior countertop when the panel ishinged along the bottom with the exterior wall and cables, or othermeans known to one with ordinary skill in the art, are used to limit theangular motion of the panel so that the panel will rest in a positionthat is perpendicular to the exterior wall.

The novel recreational vehicle disclosed herein has a dual accessiblekitchen arrangement for a recreational vehicle comprising: arecreational vehicle; a kitchen space that is interiorly adjacent to anexterior wall of said recreational vehicle, said exterior wall having anopening adjacent to said kitchen space allowing portions of said kitchenspace to be dual accessible, wherein dual accessible is defined thatsaid portions of said kitchen space is accessible exteriorly toindividuals outside of, as well as interiorly to individuals within,said recreational vehicle, wherein said portions of said kitchen utilizethe same space, and simultaneously usable, wherein simultaneously usableis defined that said portions of said kitchen space may be accessedsimultaneously by individuals outside of, as well as within, saidrecreational vehicle.

Where the novel recreational vehicle has a panel, the panel configuredto seal said opening when said kitchen space is only interiorlyaccessible.

Where the novel recreational vehicle's panel is removably mounted tosaid exterior wall.

Where the novel recreational vehicle's panel is moveably attached tosaid exterior wall, the panel having an open state and a closed state.

Where the novel recreational vehicle's panel is configured to be used asa countertop when in said open state.

Where the novel recreational vehicle's panel is configured to be used asan area shade when in said open state.

Where the novel recreational vehicle's panel is configured to slidealong said exterior wall, or to slide along exterior wall as well as toflip or rotate.

Where the novel recreational vehicle's panel is capable of rotating whenin said open state so as to protect said exterior wall from activityoccurring on said exterior wall.

Where the novel recreational vehicle's panel is configured to be used asa backsplash.

Where the novel recreational vehicle's kitchen space is dual accessibleand simultaneously usable from different ground levels, at least oneground level interiorly inside the recreational vehicle and at leastanother ground level exteriorly outside the recreational vehicle.

Where the novel recreational vehicle's kitchen space further comprisesanyone or any combination of: a refrigerator, a stove, an oven, amicrowave, a dishwasher, a cupboard, utensils drawers, or a wet bar.

Where the novel recreational vehicle's kitchen space portions containcompartment doors that are capable of closing off said portions to theelements while conveniently allowing access to said portions' interior.

Where the novel recreational vehicle's panel further comprises amechanism to lock and unlock the panel from the outside or inside.

Where the novel recreational vehicle's panel further comprises anyone orany combination of: USB ports, wireless charging stations, wiredcharging stations, or an electrical stove surface for cooking.

The present invention will now be described using the appended figuresrepresenting preferred embodiments. FIG. 7 depicts the trailer in itscollapsed form in a non-exploded figure with a few complications. Thetrailer, containing a single axle, shall be towed in its collapsed format approximately a 55/45 ratio of lower/upper walls; where 55 measuresthe ratio of the bottom walls 2, 3 & 4 of the collapsed trailer and the45 measures the ratio of the top walls 6, 7 & 8 of the uncollapsedversion of the trailer. The average garage size encompasses the trailerin its collapsible form.

FIGS. 8, 9A, 9B, & 9C portray the actuator and its encasings to helpvisualize the movements of the lifting mechanism. The actuator 130pushes itself and the roof 1 upwards. This means that the bottom half ofthe encasing of the actuator is immobile. This leaves the actuatorworking in reverse format, keeping space used and weight needed to aminimum.

FIGS. 4 & 5 depicts the trailer in an uncollapsed format to help withthe visualization of the following mentioned components. The collapsedand uncollapsed versions of the trailer that will be mentioned in thecoming paragraphs will be explained herein. The bottom walls 2, 3, 4, &5 are fully stationary and are not mobile whatsoever. The top walls 6,7, 8, & 9 are mobile in a foldable manner. They are hinged to the bottomwalls and fold outwards to conjoin with the roof 1 and the bottom walls2, 3, 4, & 5 at full form. The walls sit in a horizontal laid-downposition. The front and back walls 8 & 9 are laid down together underthe left and right walls 6 & 7 in a cardboard box manner.

FIGS. 3A & 3B portray the trailer in its halfway point of its collapsingor uncollapsing process. The roof 1 is lifted using a complex liftingmechanism. The lifting mechanism is powered by four linear actuators 130depicted in FIG. 8 . The linear actuator struts lift from inside theirhousings 60 cooperatively lift the roof 1 upwards. As the roof 1 liftsupwards, the upper walls 6, 7, 8, & 9 lift consequently where the wallslift using upward momentum and thrust from another set of linearactuators. There are linear actuators similar to the one portrayed inFIG. 8 attached to the front, back, and side walls. The actuators willbe attached to the lower walls 2, 3, 4, & 5 and upper walls 6, 7, 8, &9. After the roof 1 is lifted into position, the remaining walls willlift into place automatically. Another embodiment of the liftingmechanism is that there are reels that spool wire connected to the sidewalls that help lift the side walls into place while the roof islifting. Another embodiment of the lifting mechanism is that there aretracks in the roof that the walls are connected to in order for the roofto guide the trajectory of the walls into their correct place. Anotherembodiment is smaller actuators that are installed in various positionsthroughout the sides of the trailers that assist in the lifting of thesidewalls into the correct positions. Another novelty related to theroof is that there is a skylight 51 inserted on a mobile roof that canbe raised and lowered.

FIG. 1 portrays the trailer in its collapsed form where the outer doors22 are in an openable configuration. FIG. 5 portrays the trailer in anuncollapsed form, allowing the entirety of the door to be openable inthe uncollapsed form. There are two identical versions of this door,which can be mentioned uniformly. Each of the two doors contain threecomponents: A top panel 19 & 34. A middle panel 20 & 36. A bottom panel22 & 38. However, in FIG. 2 shows only the bottom of the three-piecedoors 22 & 38 are openable in collapsed form. This presents the noveltyof the rigidity of a hard-sided door that has the capability of beingopened while the trailer is collapsed. The upper portion of thethree-piece door 19 & 34 moves with the top walls 6 & 7 in their naturalfolding motion while the trailer walls are being folded. The middleportions of the doors 20 & 36 are slithers that are designed to separatethe top and bottom panels. This is done in an effort to keep the bottomportion 22 & 38 mobile and openable while the trailer is collapsed.Consequently, the bottom panels 22 & 38 can act independently while thetrailer is collapsed to give access to the inside of the trailer whileit is collapsed.

FIGS. 7, 12A, 12B, 13 , & 15 portray the trailer showing some of thecomplications in an open format. The travel trailer providesaccessibility to various dual-access amenities. These dual-accessamenities consist of the dual-access kitchen 25, the closet 26, and thebar area 30 & 31. The dual-accessibility allows for better ergonomicsfor when tents are using the trailer as a basecamp. This allows stockingto be much easier, being accessible from inside the garage. The outdoorkitchen, indoor dual-access kitchen, bar area, bedding drawers, closet,and water dispenser are all accessible in the collapsed form.

FIG. 11 portrays the pull-out kitchen 42 in an open format. The door 23folds upwards to allow the kitchen to be pulled outwards. The outdoorkitchen 42 is allowed to be pulled out without the trailer beinguncollapsed due to the convenient location of the kitchen away from thetrailer's folding line. The outdoor kitchen pulls outward in the form ofa drawer, housing a foldable countertop 40, a sink 39, and stove 41. Thedoor 23 is repurposed when the kitchen is open to become a backsplash toprotect the trailer from any damage from the kitchen's usage. Theoutdoor kitchen can be pulled out while the trailer is collapsed inorder to clean, stock, or even use the kitchen without the need to fullyuncollapse the trailer.

FIGS. 12A & 12B portray the indoor kitchenette area from both anexterior view and an interior view. The indoor kitchenette 25, furtherreferred to as the dual-access kitchen, has dual-access elements thatcan be used from both inside and outside the trailer. This allows fordual-accessibility to the shelves and pantry areas 46. The features thatthe dual-access kitchen 25 provides are many. The dual-access kitchen 25contains dual-sided access points that are convenient for both sides.There will be shared compartments 45 & 46 between the indoor kitchen andoutside area. There will be drawers and compartment doors that close offthe compartment from the elements, but fundamentally, the compartmentwill be shared to carry the dual-access theme of the trailer. Meaningthat from the interior, one only needs to bend over normally to reachthe storage compartments 45 & 46 which are at approximately knee height.And on the outside, one is at approximately arm-level with the samestorage compartment 45 & 46 mentioned earlier. This gives the user twoof everything without actually having two of everything. This featureincreases convenience in that one does not have to keep moving frominside to outside to access a heavily-used compartment. The area that isshared between both exterior and interior serves as, but not limited to,a pantry or utensil compartment. This means that the outdoor kitchen 42can utilize storage compartments 45 & 46 in the dual-access kitchen 25as a pantry, utensil cabinet, spices compartment, etc.

The panel 25 that closes the shared compartment can be folded down to beused as a countertop. In another embodiment, however, panel 25 can beused as a shade for the used area. In another embodiment, the panel 25is also allowed to move, rotate, or flip to serve any needs necessary.The panel 25 also maintains the ability to be locked and secured fromthe interior or exterior of the trailer. Another embodiment of thisinvention are dual-access appliances, providing the ability to userefrigerators, stoves, ovens, microwaves, dishwashers, drawers,cupboards, utensil drawers, and wet bars from a dual-access vantagepoint as well. The panel 25 may be comprised of any combination of: USBports, Qiwireless charging stations, wired charging stations, or anelectric stove surface for cooking.

The novelty is an indoor and outdoor kitchen arrangement for arecreational vehicle attached internally to an exterior wall with anopening. This opening is capable of being sealed by an exterior panel,therefore allowing the panel to be shared by the interior and exteriorof the trailer. The shared area is deemed dual accessible, wherein dualaccessibility implies that the area is accessible from indoor therecreational vehicle or from outside. The panel is also described to besimultaneously usable, where said portions of the kitchen can be usedfrom the interior and exterior of the trailer at the same time. Lastly,the dual-access kitchen allows usability from different ground levels.With one ground level being the interior of the trailer and the otherbeing from the exterior, the users of the dual-access kitchen can usethe same compartments from different heights.

FIG. 13 portrays the closet in an exploded version pulled out from thetrailer. The novel closet 26 is engineered to be accessible from bothoutside and inside the trailer, regardless of the trailer's collapsed oruncollapsed version. The closet 26 as a whole operates like a drawer.When pulled out from the exterior, stocking is made easier rather thandigging into the closet to stock clothes from the interior. The closetcontains shelves, racks, and drawers 128 for multi-situational use forall amenities. The closet also shares additional compartments 122 withthe bathroom. The closet shares an adjacent wall with the bathroom. Thisallows three compartments 122 to be accessible to the bathroom from thestructure of the closet. When pulled out, these compartments 122 areplaced in the common wall between the bathroom and the closet 26,allowing the compartments to be pulled out in times of restocking,allowing toiletries to be stocked more conveniently.

FIG. 14 portrays the rear bottom wall 5 of the trailer with some but notall complications. The back of the trailer contains many storagecompartments that can include but not limited to a hunting safebox, aspare tire, an air compressor compartment, as well as some othermiscellaneous storage compartments 52, 54, 55, & 56. The bottomcompartment 53 spans the rear bottom wall 5 of the trailer, creating aneasy, accessible, and large drawer.

FIG. 15 portrays the bar area with its uses. The bar area has a foldablecountertop where service can be made from both inside and outside thetrailer. The bar area also features a drawer 31 where cups and drinkscan be housed. This drawer is accessible from both inside and outsidethe trailer. This component carries the theme of easy storage and easydual-access to the amenities provided by the travel trailer.

FIGS. 16A, 16B, 16C, & 16D portray the trailer in a cross-sectionedpoint of view portraying the interior of the travel trailer. In orderfor the trailer to fold into its collapsed version, the walls separatingthe bathroom area in the trailer need to be fold in order to clear theclearance line. In order to clear the tolerance, the upper half of thewall structure needs to move into a tolerant position to be folded withthe upper walls. In an effort to avoid any structural mishaps, the novelidea of our bathroom walls was introduced. The bathroom comprises anyoneor any combination of: a sink, a toilet, an electrical outlet that isenergized only when the shower head is not on, a shower head stored insaid lower bathroom assembly and movable to said upper bathroomassembly, a floor for receiving and disposing of water, a mirror, or acupboard or drawer.

The side walls 138 & 139 are connected together using a hinge. When thetrailer is in the process of collapsing, FIG. 16C portrays the novelstructure in its midway position where the side walls 138 & 139 foldinto each other at the hinge as the front panel 140 meets the side wall6. FIG. 16D portrays the structure in its final position beforecollapsing the trailer where 138 & 139 are concealed between the frontpanel 140 and side wall 6 in a completely folded position. The upperhalf of the wall structure is folded into the side wall 6 andmagnetically attached to the side wall 6, which then folds into thehorizontal position. The upper half of the bathroom walls fold into eachother adjacent to the upper wall 6. After folding into the wall, thewhole wall 6 and upper bathroom assembly fold down together whencollapsing the trailer. The upper bathroom assembly comprises a foldablestructural element having multiple panels that are arranged in serieswith a first edge and a final edge, with a height from said first extentto said ceiling. These multiple panels are consecutively hinged togetherand said first edge and said final edge are hinged to said rear wall,wherein at least one panel of said multiple panels has an upper dooraligned with said front lower wall's lower door.

Another embodiment of the bathroom configuration is explained below andis shown in FIGS. 17A & 17B. The novel bathroom assembly contains manyinnovative features such as contractible walls and a stowable accordiondoor. The contractible walls 113 & 114 are magnetically fixed togetherbut are permanently fixed to the ceiling. The contractible walls arecomprised of multiple, stackable rectangular flaps 113 & 114 thatconjoin with the bottom wall 125, when unfolded. The door of thebathroom assembly 110 is an accordion door in order to use the leastamount of surface area while being stored away. The accordion door 110is fixed at an axised hinge 115 at approximately the midline. The doorrevolves clockwise at a hinge 115 positioned just under the midline ofthe top bunk. The door revolves clockwise and tucks next to the top bunkin order to accommodate the folding nature of the trailer.

Another novelty present within the bathroom is the way that the showerhead and shower utilities are positioned in its storage and usagepositions. FIGS. 18A, 18B, and 18C portray various embodiments of theshower walls and how the shower head can be used at the top panel 139and stored at the bottom panel 125. The preferred embodiment, shown inFIG. 18A, is an automatic track, continuing from the bottom panel 125 tothe top panel 139. The shower head, connected on the track, travelsautomatically up the track when the bathroom walls fold out into theirusage position.

Another embodiment of the shower head, presented in FIG. 18B, is amagnetic pad screwed into the top panel 139. The shower head is hookedonto the bottom panel 125 and has a magnetic back. When the bathroomwalls are unfolded, the shower head is transferred manually to connectmagnetically to the magnetic pad on the top panel 139.

Another embodiment of the shower head, presented in FIG. 18C, is afoldable hook attached to the upper panel 139 where the shower head canattach to it. The shower head is hooked into a hook on the bottom panel125 and is transferred to the top panel 139 when the bathroom walls arein their unfolded position.

FIG. 19 portrays the trailer in a cross-section point of view,showcasing the interior. The bunk beds operate with dualfunctionalities. The bunk beds can operate as regular bunk beds withtwo, approximately twin-sized beds. The bunk beds can also accommodatean approximately full-twin configuration. To accomplish this, the commonwall 92 between the bottom bunk and the outer tongue storage knocksover. FIG. 21 shows the common wall knocked down and portrays the bottombunk in its horizontal position completing the twin bed into a full bed.The common wall is comprised of two pieces 92 & 93 helping achieve theknockdown feature. The two panels act as a horizontal door with athreshold and locking mechanism. The top flap 93 is mostly stationarybut rotates to help lock the remainder of the wall 92 into place. Thelarger piece of the wall 92 folds down to fit flush with the bottom bunksurfaces 81 & 82, therefore creating an approximately full size bed.

FIG. 22 portrays the bunk beds configured in a desk manner. The top bunkis separated into three pieces. The left half of the top bunk 86 remainsstationary regardless. The bottom half of the right side 86 is also astationary piece. The top flap of the right side 87 is the mobilecomponent. It operates on a hinge to lift upwards, moving all bedding tothe interior side of the bunk, leaving the bottom piece 88 to become adesktop. As for the bottom bunk, it is only two pieces 81 & 82. Theright flap 82 moves in the same manner as top bunk flap 87. It rotatesupwards leaving a gap for legroom under the desktop. There are twodesk-style drawers 84 & 90 to increase the utility of themultifunctional desk space. Each bunk bed also contains a set of storagecompartments 83 & 89 behind the headrest area as portrayed in FIG. 19 .

FIGS. 24, 27A, & 27B portrays the interior with its multi-storageamenities. There is a novelty present within the interior, being thatthere are storage compartments 133 attached to the walls that fold down.These compartments are hinged on a dual, ball-bearing axis in which whenthe wall folds down, the compartment remains in its upright orientation.This is useful so that nothing topples, falls, or spills within thecompartments when the walls are folding. This is novel because,previously, there have been no examples of compartments fixed to afolding panel, due to the stored items moving when the panel folds.

FIG. 25 portrays the chassis and suspension characteristics of thetrailer. The novelty presented in this figure is the use of anoff-road-capable air suspension in a collapsible, hard-sided trailer. Itallows for the trailer to lower in order to clear height clearances aswell as fit in standard-sized garages. This also allows for the trailerto lower at high speed to reduce drag and increase fuel economy. It alsoraises in order to have better ground clearance and off-road capability.The suspension utilizes the combination of convoluted air bags 165 andtraditional suspension shocks 167 to provide a harmonious suspensionsetup.

FIG. 26A portrays the novel tongue of the trailer. The words, tongue,a-frame, and coupler are to be used interchangeably. The tongue isdesigned to retract in times of storage and protrude in times of usage.The tongue measures the tolerance needed to allow the trailer to becompact and fit in smaller spaces. The tongue features hinges 137. Thereare hinges on both the left and right angled pieces 135 of the tongue.The pieces telescope outward to be adjacent with the front of thetrailer as portrayed in FIG. 26B. The left and right angled pieces 135meet the center pole and connect to the center pole with pins andlatches to secure the connection during mobility. The center pole 136 ofthe tongue retracts inward to a designated position in the trailer'schassis. The storage configuration as shown in FIG. 26B allowsgarageability and compactibility without losing structural rigidityduring usage. This creates more clearance for the garageability of thetrailer in an average-length garage. By folding the tongue, the trailerhas the capacity to increase cabin space while maintaining the trailer'sgarageability. This means that instead of cutting into cabin space tomaintain garageability, the cabin can remain the same size and the spacecan be conserved through the retractable tongue.

What is claimed is:
 1. A dual accessible kitchen arrangement for arecreational vehicle comprising: a recreational vehicle; a kitchen spacethat is interiorly adjacent to an exterior wall of said recreationalvehicle, said exterior wall having an opening adjacent to said kitchenspace allowing portions of said kitchen space to be dual accessible,wherein dual accessible is defined that said portions of said kitchenspace is accessible exteriorly to individuals outside of, as well asinteriorly to individuals within, said recreational vehicle, whereinsaid portions of said kitchen utilize the same space, and simultaneouslyusable, wherein simultaneously usable is defined that said portions ofsaid kitchen space may be accessed simultaneously by individuals outsideof, as well as within, said recreational vehicle.
 2. The recreationalvehicle of claim 1, further comprising a panel configured to seal saidopening when said kitchen space is only interiorly accessible.
 3. Therecreational vehicle of claim 2, wherein said panel is removably mountedto said exterior wall.
 4. The recreational vehicle of claim 2, whereinsaid panel is moveably attached to said exterior wall, the panel havingan open state and a closed state.
 5. The recreational vehicle of claim4, wherein said panel is configured to be used as a countertop when insaid open state.
 6. The recreational vehicle of claim 4, wherein saidpanel is configured to be used as an area shade when in said open state.7. The recreational vehicle of claim 4, wherein said panel is configuredto slide along said exterior wall.
 8. The recreational vehicle of claim4, wherein said panel is configured to slide along said exterior walland to flip or rotate.
 9. The recreational vehicle of claim 4, whereinsaid panel is capable of rotating when in said open state so as toprotect said exterior wall from activity occurring on said exteriorwall.
 10. The recreational vehicle of claim 2, wherein said panel isconfigured to be used as a backsplash.
 11. The recreational vehicle ofclaim 1, wherein said kitchen space is dual accessible andsimultaneously usable from different ground levels, at least one groundlevel interiorly inside the recreational vehicle and at least anotherground level exteriorly outside the recreational vehicle.
 12. Therecreational vehicle of claim 1, wherein said kitchen space furthercomprises anyone or any combination of: i. a refrigerator, ii. a stove,iii. an oven, iv. a microwave, v. a dishwasher, vi. a cupboard, vii.utensils drawers, or viii. a wet bar.
 13. The recreational vehicle ofclaim 1, wherein said portions contain compartment doors that arecapable of closing off said portions to the elements while convenientlyallowing access to said portions' interior.
 14. The recreational vehicleof claim 2, wherein the recreational vehicle further comprises amechanism to lock and unlock the panel from the outside or inside. 15.The recreational vehicle of claim 2, wherein the panel further comprisesanyone or any combination of: USB ports, wireless charging stations,wired charging stations, or an electrical stove surface for cooking.